Official dinner reception was hosted on behalf of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in honor of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan - UPDATE - PHOTOS

An official dinner reception has been hosted on behalf of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in honor of President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

The heads of state addressed the reception.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev presented the Heydar Aliyev Order to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

***16:15After the meeting in an expanded format, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan made statements for the press.

***After the one-on-one meeting, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a meeting in an expanded format with the participation of delegations.

***After the official welcoming ceremony, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev held a one-on-one meeting with President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

During the meeting, the sides noted that bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Turkey, which were based on strategic cooperation, were successfully developing on all fronts. The parties said that this visit would contribute to the further strengthening of friendly ties between the two countries, and expressed their confidence that the bilateral relations would always continue to steadily develop.

The sides also exchanged views on bilateral relations, international affairs and issues of mutual interest.

***13:35An official welcoming ceremony for President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is paying an official visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan, has been held.

A guard of honor was arranged for the distinguished guest in a square decorated with state flags of the two countries.

The chief of the guard of honor reported to President Ilham Aliyev.

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

The chief of the guard of honor reported to the President of Turkey.

National anthems of Turkey and Azerbaijan were played.

The heads of state reviewed the guard of honor.

The President of Turkey saluted Azerbaijani soldiers.

State and government officials of Azerbaijan were introduced to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and members of the Turkish delegation were introduced to President Ilham Aliyev.

The guard of honor marched in front of the heads of state to the accompaniment of a military march.

The Presidents posed for official photos.***10:16President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Azerbaijan for an official visit yesterday.

A guard of honor was lined up for the Turkish President at the Heydar Aliyev International Airport decorated with the national flags of the two countries.

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his spouse Emine Erdogan were welcomed by First Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Yaqub Eyyubov and other officials.

Official dinner reception was hosted on behalf of Azerbaijani President
Ilham Aliyev in honor of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan made statements for the press

Presidents of Azerbaijan and Turkey held a meeting in an expanded format

President Ilham Aliyev held a one-on-one meeting with President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Official welcoming ceremony for President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan was held

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrives in Azerbaijan for official visit